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Syracuse WR and kick returner Brisly Estime worked out for Buffalo Bills

Posted on April 18, 2017 at 11:47 AM

Brisly Estime,Austin Hudson

Syracuse's Brisly Estime, right, runs for a touchdown under pressure from South Florida's Austin Hudson, left, in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
(Nick Lisi)

Orchard Park, N.Y. -- With the 2017 NFL Draft just over a week away, Syracuse wide receiver and kick returner Brisly Estime worked out for the Buffalo Bills.

Estime, who stands 5-feet-8-inches tall and 186 pounds, made a name for himself at Syracuse with his blazing speed. He was one of the most productive return men in the country over the last two seasons. Estime led the ACC in punt return yardage for a second consecutive season, returning 16 punts for 283 yards. He also led the NCAA in punt return average with 17.7 yards per return. Estime also holds the ACC career record for punt return average with 18 yards per return.

As a receiver, Estime did a lot of his damage out of the slot. He's the only receiver in Syracuse history to have two touchdown catches of 80 yards or more in his career. He set career highs as a senior with 48 catches, 518 receiving yards and three touchdown catches.

The Bills have plenty of room on their wide receiver depth chart. Currently, the Bills are carrying nine wide receivers, but outside of Sammy Watkins, it's tough to consider any of them a guarantee for a significant role in 2017. Buffalo did retain return specialist Brandon Tate, so they don't have a pressing need at that spot.